‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element

What happened: The New York Times reports an "open war" between Afghanistan and Pakistan, illustrated by a house in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan, that was hit by Pakistani airstrikes in June and seen in August. Why it matters: The report describes the conflict as adding a volatile element, though the supplied content does not specify the consequences for markets or investors.

The New York Times reports an "open war" between Afghanistan and Pakistan, illustrated by a house in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan, that was hit by Pakistani airstrikes in June and seen in August.

The report describes the conflict as adding a volatile element, though the supplied content does not specify the consequences for markets or investors.